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F775 TMM

1989 Austin Metro City X

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,856 mi
Last recorded43,856 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro City X48,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF775 TMM
MakeAustin
ModelMetro City X
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 43,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Front bumper insecure

Nearside rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front outer sill hole but outside prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 43,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Front bumper insecure

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high Both side (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front outer sill hole but outside prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 42,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill by seat mount outside precribed area rusty hole

Offside suspension low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill by seat mount outside precribed area rusty hole

Offside suspension low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,361 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill hole(outside percribed area)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 41,361 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill hole(outside percribed area)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,764 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rusty hole outside precribed area offside front sill/doorstep

Fail 19 Jan 2012 40,764 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rusty hole outside precribed area offside front sill/doorstep

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer upper sill by seat mount outside percribed area rust hole

Fail 24 Jan 2011 40,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer upper sill by seat mount outside percribed area rust hole

Pass 30 Jan 2010 39,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 39,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 38,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,845 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,409 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 36,409 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Austin Metro City X?

Based on 4,820 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 610
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 339
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 322
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
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F775 TMM is a 1989 Austin Metro City X in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro City X models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 48,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Metro City X fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F775 TMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro City X typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro City X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F775 TMM is a 1989 Austin Metro City X, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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